90 Second Axe Build- TUATAHI CAMP AXE

A short vid showing the build up of the New Zealand made Tuatahi Camp Axe on an Aussie made Engineered For Axemen race handle, with a custom leather sheath.
Axe specs- head approx. 1.5kg/3.5lb, handle 750mm/30inch hickory. Finished length approx 710mm/28.5inch.
Apart from the amazing design, one of the best things about this axe head is that it comes ready to use straight out of the box- no grinding, filing, or even stropping is needed. Razor sharp, perfect geometry and ready to go. I've gotta give em top marks for the packing job too.
Cheers for watching, stay safe

[@jamesgroves5294]

Outstanding! Doug sent me!!!🙏🏿🙏🏿🪓

[@kurts64]

Thanks James, much appreciated mate!👍

[@glenurquhart2300]

That's Beautiful and AWESOME!!

[@kurts64]

Cheers Glen!👍👍🪓🪓

[@KevinsDisobedience]

Love it! Looks like a winner!

[@kurts64]

Cheers Kevin! Definitely a fun axe! I kind of want another one, just in case...

[@MrDesmostylus]

Well that was bloody satisfying!

[@kurts64]

Hey mate, thanks for checkin out the vid! Cheers👍

[@chimmy4244]

Nice job! Can't wait to see it in the wood

[@kurts64]

Thanks mate, they definitely live up to the hype. Within 2 swings it was love😍😆

[@skinnybearthedogs2654]

haha, that cliffhanger shot at the end :D. This is great little video, I hope the Tui won't disappoint you.

[@kurts64]

Cheers mate, it's kind of tuned for bucking in the 10inch plus range, the head and handle match up pretty well I think, so far so good!

[@MichelleMakesStuff]

That axe was sure packaged well!

[@MichelleMakesStuff]

(Also first!)

[@kurts64]

Cheers for watching Michelle, yeah they sure don't muck around with the packing!

[@aussieaxedude154]

Nice work man! looks like an awesome little axe. Cool Aussie made handle and the leather work was mint. Looking forward to seeing it in action. Definitely the best packaging I have ever seen.

[@kurts64]

Cheers man, def worth the time and money for this one. If u get the chance to try one of the EFA handles for one of your builds, grab it. Yeah the packing was crazy!

[@940joey2]

WOW!!! I LOVE THIS VIDEO !! Awesome Kurt, really like how the sheath came out. Really man good job with the video I didn’t want it to end 👍

[@kurts64]

Cheers mate!👍👍

[@ethicalaxe]

Now that's a premium axe. Scaling down the weight is a great idea. Excited to see more of this bad boy being used!

[@kurts64]

Thanks for watching mate, it's already one of my faves, more footage soon!

[@Joey-L]

Love the shorties, but definitely need more chopping footage. I think that's a rule too. Really nice leatherwork. Impressive build all around.

[@kurts64]

Haha cheers Joey, there will be choppin soon! Thanks mate👍

[@silverback4434]

@@kurts64 yes we need to have a video of this axe in action !

[@kurts64]

@@silverback4434 😁no worries! I've got a bunch filmed, just need to find the time to put it together...hopefully soon!

[@KillingerUSA]

Beautiful!

[@kurts64]

Thanks man!

[@paulhomsy2751]

Superb job on the leather sheath and the handle. Well done ! Tuatahi has the reputation of being 1st rate in their manufacturing and their products are proof of that.

[@kurts64]

Thanks heaps mate! They definitely make some impressive gear, the manufacture was spot on, and it's performed incredibly well so far. Cheers for watching 👍

[@Fogyt121]

I got myself a China head from Tuatahi and was just as impressed with it. I can only imagine what feelings a finished head from them will evoke.

[@kurts64]

Thanks for watching man. I was kicking myself later I should have got a China head to go along with this one, they seem like a great option. This camp axe though, sliced through that wax paper like it wasn't there, so nice to be able to buy a head that's good to go. How did you grind your China?

[@Fogyt121]

@@kurts64 Narrow chisel at about 20 degrees and I clipped a bit from the toe and heel of the bit. I use it close to the ground on dry/dirty/gnarly wood and I can't risk chipping them off.

[@kurts64]

@@Fogyt121 sweet. The high toe is one thing to be wary of with the camp axe. The long edge and curve work well when the logs off the ground, but it's taken a bit of damage when cutting bottom wood.

[@axeandturtle]

Awesome!!!

[@kurts64]

Thanks mate!

[@Gramkan]

That’s classic, I ordered a camp axe head last month and the exact same handle from engineered for axemen. Handles here but the head is still a couple months away. Great vid 👍

[@kurts64]

Haha what a spin out! You won't be disappointed when you get em together. Are you in Aus? Thanks for watching mate!

[@joeguinand4622]

Awesome video mate! Makes me want to get a second camp axe and put a longer handle on it. Epic

[@kurts64]

Cheers mate! I don't wanna tell you what to do, but.....do it😆👍

[@joeguinand4622]

@@kurts64 yes you are completely right. I need one. I got my tuatahi camp axe 4 months and just love it. The stock handle is nice and the length still works for small tasks. But I ll def get a second one one day.

[@Brian2bears]

Very nice Mr. Kurt...

[@kurts64]

Thanks a lot mate, cheers for watching!

[@Brian2bears]

@@kurts64 Mr.Kurt, thank you....

[@samzeng159]

Master class

[@kurts64]

😃👍thanks Sam! How are you going with your cordwood challenge?

[@samzeng159]

@@kurts64 Meh only half a face cord. Im pretty much out of wood to cut, Im going to do a bit more and call it for this year. How about your self ?

[@kurts64]

@@samzeng159 that's still a fair effort! I've got just over 4 ricks, was aiming for a full 2 cords ( about what I use in saw cut wood for the year), but not sure if I'll get there this year. I'm gunna keep tryin when I can though. Good luck mate!

[@samzeng159]

@@kurts64 Those Tuatahis will make short work of that wood. Looking forward to seeing them in action !

[@donpoo9098]

Nice video! I just received my Camp Axe. Am waiting to hang it on my Keen Timber & Tool handle when I get the chance.

[@kurts64]

Thanks for watching, and leaving a comment mate! Glad to hear you've got yourself one, I'm sure it will come up well. What sort of timber are you cutting?

[@donpoo9098]

I am rather nervous to hang it honestly. I have never done it before. I m so worried that I might screwup. I gonna be chopping some random wood in the tropical forest. They medium to hard wood usually. Am not good with identifying the type of trees.

[@kurts64]

@@donpoo9098 don't worry just take your time. The Tui eye shape is pretty precise and well shaped, so it's fairly trouble-free compared to some axes. Where abouts are you?

[@donpoo9098]

I m from Singapore. Where are you based?

[@kurts64]

@@donpoo9098 Northern NSW, Australia. Getting warm here atm, bet it's hot up your way mate, take it easy up there!

[@bundufundi]

That handle looks great on the Tuatahi, definitely looks more functional than the stock version. Are they only available in Australia?

[@kurts64]

G'day mate cheers for watching, I'm pretty sure they'd ship worldwide, they've got a heap of racing type gear it would be worth checking them out. I like their 2kg work axe...one day!

[@guyvanderveken5595]

Hey Kurt, great vid showing your skillset, the handle that you got from Axe Engineered, was it a standard or short length? Impressive as always.

[@kurts64]

G'day mate, this was the 3/4 sized handle, 750mm. They have a fairly long eye and large palm swell so you have a bit of scope to shorten it right down if you want. Thanks man!

[@skaagkaal2613]

Any final words of closing for this video? Kurt swings axe into tree trunk, - *snick!!!

[@kurts64]

Hahaha cheers mate!

[@marcelomartins2803]

Muito bom

[@kurts64]

Thanks mate👍👍

[@thefellingfella9886]

Hello sir, great looking axe right there! How good is it? Just because I am planning to build the exact same thing (tuatahi camp + engineered for axemen 3/4 handle)

[@kurts64]

G'day mate, Thanks for watching, I reckon the Tui head on that length handle goes really well, especially as a bucking axe. Good luck with the build!

[@thefellingfella9886]

Thank you very much! I will mostly use it for bucking locust so I think it will suit me perfectly.

[@MatthewAmsbaugh]

That was an awesome build! How do you like that camp axe?

[@kurts64]

Hey mate, thanks for checkin out the vids. So far, it's a beast! I'll have some use footage up soon hopefully, just gotta put it together. Cheers!

[@MatthewAmsbaugh]

@@kurts64 sounds good man! I subscribed so I’ll keep an eye out for it.

[@kurts64]

@@MatthewAmsbaugh thanks mate!

[@ramka1255]

Rìu này bao nhiêu tiền vậy bác

[@123colinfrost]

Kurt can I ask why you didn't order the camp axe with a 28" handle from Tuatahi?

[@kurts64]

Gday mate, at the time the camp axe was only available with the smaller stock handle, which was I think 60cm/24inch. The longer tuatahi model was listed as a full size 80cm/32inch which I think is too long, so I went with the EFA 75 and took it down to about 71. I do think now though that Tui does offer the camp on the 70/28 as an option. Cheers mate👍👍🪓

[@123colinfrost]

@@kurts64 thanks mate. I was interested as the Tuatahi camp with 28" handle will be the next axe I order. 👍

[@kurts64]

@@123colinfrost that's awesome! That length suits it really well, it's a cool axe👍👍🪓

[@silverback4434]

Nice axe ! What is the handle and where you buy it ?

[@kurts64]

Cheers mate, the handles from an Aussie race axe company, Engineered for Axeman based down in Victoria I believe. Can look them up online, got some amazing gear 👍

[@silverback4434]

@@kurts64 thanks ! If i don't like my tuatahi with the short handle i know where to buy a good handle who will fit with 🙂

[@aussiehardwood6196]

Is this a 'work ax' model or a racer....I know they are all pretty much race patterns lol.

[@kurts64]

It's kind of a mix between a racer and a splitting wedge. Weird but cool!

[@brettbrown9814]

First!

[@kurts64]

🤣cheers mate!

[@brettbrown9814]

I loved the mini video on your Keech build and this one was equally exciting. Great job! What is the serial number on your axe head? I think the Camp Axe is going well for Tuatahi. Cheers Mate

[@kurts64]

@@brettbrown9814 thanks a lot Brett! Mine's number 5821, I'd say they've definitely been selling a few, and considering the price and quality, they should! This model fills a void in the axe market for sure. Within 5 minutes I wanted to buy another one!